Artwork
Richard Wood
Richard Wood is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Godfrey Thomas Vigne. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This sketch shows a man with a big beard and mustache, dressed in a dark coat and light shirt.
This sketch shows a man with a big beard and mustache, dressed in a dark coat and light shirt. He’s holding something small in his right hand while his left rests on his chest. The drawing is loose and quick, with soft shading and no hard lines.
The artist signed it “Richard Wood” but also wrote the date: April 29, 1844. The paper looks old and slightly yellowed, like it’s been kept for a long time.
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Overview
A watercolour portrait of Richard Wood, a diplomat, was created by Godfrey Thomas Vigne in 1844. The work is signed and dated by the artist.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Richard Wood, who held various diplomatic posts in the Ottoman Empire and North Africa, including Constantinople, Syria, Damascus, and Tunis. The subject is shown with a beard and mustache, holding an object in his right hand.
Technique & Style
The watercolour is executed in a loose and rapid style, characterized by soft shading and an absence of hard lines, conveying a sense of spontaneity.
History & Provenance
The work was acquired by Frank Vigne, the artist's great-nephew, from Charles Griffin in Monmouth between 1978 and 1979.
Artist & collection
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